The Lone Star Literary Life Scavenger Hunt
Explore Texas. Discover Books. Celebrate Reading.
This summer, we’re inviting young readers and their families on a literary adventure across the Lone Star State!
The Lone Star Literary Scavenger Hunt is a free, family-friendly activity designed to inspire curiosity, encourage reading, and connect children with the incredible books, bookstores, libraries, and literary treasures that make Texas unique.
Whether you’re visiting your local library, browsing a favorite bookstore, reading under a shady tree, or discovering a new Texas author, every item you complete brings you one step closer to becoming a Lone Star Literary Explorer.
How It Works
- Download and print the Scavenger Hunt sheet.
- Complete as many of the 20 challenges as you can between June 10 and August 20.
- Have a parent or guardian verify your completed sheet.
- Take a photo holding your Completed Scavenger Hunt page in your favorite reading spot, library, or bookstore.
- Submit your photo using the form below.
That’s it!
No purchases are required, and there are no complicated rules—just a summer filled with books, imagination, and adventure.
What Can You Discover?
The scavenger hunt encourages readers to:
- Explore new books and genres
- Visit libraries and independent bookstores
- Learn about Texas authors and stories
- Share reading experiences with family and friends
- Create joyful memories centered around books
Every challenge is designed to help readers see that literary adventures can happen anywhere.
Earn Your Spot in the Magazine
Participants who complete the scavenger hunt and submit their photo may be featured in a future issue of The Lone Star Literary Life Magazine.
We love celebrating young readers and sharing their enthusiasm with the Texas literary community.
Perfect For
- Children and families
- Homeschool groups
- Summer reading programs
- Libraries
- Bookstores
- Camps and community organizations
Ready to Begin?
Download your scavenger hunt sheet and start exploring today.
This summer, let’s celebrate reading the Texas way—one book, one adventure, and one discovery at a time.